York Self Drive Boat Hire

Enjoy a leisurely boat drive on York's beautiful river

The biggest tour boat operators, City Cruises provides tourism and leisure passenger services with more than four million passenger journeys taking place every year!

Take the helm on board your own York self drive motor boat!

Why not try your hand at skippering your own boat by hiring one of their fleet of Self-Drive Red Boats?! They are fantastic fun, safe and easy to drive.

Enjoy a leisurely one-hour hire, exploring York from the helm of your own self-drive motorboat. Become a captain and explore the sites of York’s riverside in style!

Highlights of your York Self Hired Boat Trip:

• Become a captain and explore the sites of York’s riverside in style!
• Jump on board of one of the 14 boats available: their names are Josephine, Angie, Leonie, Sarah, Yvette, Kathryn, Alice-May, Lucy, Tina, Heather, Ellen, Rebecca, Emma and Penny.
• Embark your beloved ones on a group aquatic adventure as each boat can accommodate up to 8 people - providing plenty of room!
• Explore the same river that brought the Vikings to the beautiful city of York.
• Learn how to operate your motor boat along with the safety and river rules to follow whilst enjoying the experience.

What's included in your York Self Hire Boat Trip:

• 1h River Boat Hire (max. 8 passengers per boat)
• Life jackets for children
• Full instructions